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Post: #670108
Topic: The Enderverse (WAS: Finally! Ender's Game emerges from Development Hell!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/670108/action/topic#670108
Time: 9-Nov-2013 1:55 AM

Saw it. Loved it. I want to see an IMAX release of the DC!!!

Post: #669828
Topic: The Unofficial Complete REVISITED SAGA Ideas and Random Discussion Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669828/action/topic#669828
Time: 7-Nov-2013 6:39 PM

Maybe the edits could be prepared in a way to allow for episodes of about 90, 120, and 135 minute lengths. Anything that allows the skipping of a half-dozen steps might not hurt the process too much. I've never broken one of these apart and tried to rebuild. I've just fiddled with some nobs to adjust audio and brightness, so I really can't say.

Post: #669615
Topic: The Enderverse (WAS: Finally! Ender's Game emerges from Development Hell!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669615/action/topic#669615
Time: 6-Nov-2013 5:27 PM

Haven't seen it yet. I've read that it cost 110 million. I wonder, is it on track to earn back it's money? Nov 1 is an odd release date. I suppose they still get Black Friday weekend.

Post: #669202
Topic: If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669202/action/topic#669202
Time: 4-Nov-2013 4:17 PM

"Deviancy" is defined by the Natural Order and is therefore objective. Everyone deviates from the established order in some form (Christianity calls this "sin"). Because I oppose undue intrusions into private lives I actually support the right of consenting adults to engage in deviancies in a reasonably private setting. Things go to hell in a million different ways when these matters are pushed into the public square. The Puritans would be appalled by the modern consumer culture which has more in common with the "French" decadence they were rejecting. Ultimately, when it all shakes out, the "Reasonable Price" is determined by a free people exchanging in a "Free" market (strong but strictly limited regulations.)

Post: #669193
Topic: If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669193/action/topic#669193
Time: 4-Nov-2013 3:37 PM

The Puritans were far from ideal. Peoples of the past must be measured against their backdrop. Aggrandization of deviancy has catastrophic consequences in our first world, 21st century plenty. The least bit of sexual licence in the period before Germ Theory was horrifying beyond comprehension. The Puritans saved themselves and others from rapine and agonizing death. The Puritans actually represented an advancement in regard and condition for women in the most important respects. All were expected to become literate in many Puritan communities in order to read the Bible and teach children. All women were expected to be more than bar maids and whores. I would say that they celebrated "Frugality" rather than "Poverty". The "Protestant Work Ethic" has lifted all of humanity out of the worst deprivation.

Post: #668906
Topic: If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/668906/action/topic#668906
Time: 3-Nov-2013 1:49 AM

^ What was the condition of these worlds BEFORE the Puritans arrived? That we have any modern concept of a Bill of Rights and the independence of the individual and church congregations is thanks to these people. They never get nearly the respect that is due.

Post: #666165
Topic: Info & Ideas: ESB and ROTJ Wishlist
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666165/action/topic#666165
Time: 19-Oct-2013 3:59 PM

I suppose that I have always had a more time-compressed impression of the OT than what was originally intended. The rebs blew the DS, had a quick ceremony before hopping in their ships, went to Hoth, got booted out a few months later, Han is taken to Jabba, and then the gang goes in hot pursuit. ;/

Post: #666163
Topic: Info & Ideas: ESB and ROTJ Wishlist
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666163/action/topic#666163
Time: 19-Oct-2013 3:45 PM — Edited 21-Oct-2013 10:37 PM

^Interesting thought. The other moral problem is why did the most powerful living Jedi sit in a swamp for 20 years while the galaxy burned. There wasn't anything he could do beyond Dagobah? I suppose it could have been addressed with some quick expo about Yoda making such a strong impression in the Force that he could instantly be found beyond the Force-obscuring power of the bog world, thus blowing any operation and bringing the combined might of the Emp and Vader down on him. Luke refusing to return would help with logistics, certainly. Ben would need to stay close to protect Luke. ;/

Post: #665978
Topic: Info & Ideas: ESB and ROTJ Wishlist
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/665978/action/topic#665978
Time: 18-Oct-2013 3:58 PM

Leia might pause for a moment confused as if she sensed something.

Post: #665977
Topic: Info & Ideas: ESB and ROTJ Wishlist
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/665977/action/topic#665977
Time: 18-Oct-2013 3:50 PM

Some fun ideas here. In any case, I thought they did it right the first time with the ghosts tucked back in a little clearing and showing only those who must continue living in that galaxy together. It was sorta like Ben's final words to Luke in ANH.

Post: #664201
Topic: All Things Star Trek
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/664201/action/topic#664201
Time: 8-Oct-2013 10:16 PM

I still am trying to figure out the Kobiyashi Maru test. Every situation is very different. different characters and relative forces and positions. I suppose flag officers who have experienced these difficulties would want to test cadets for their determination to complete their mission and/or save their crew in the most extreme circumstances. The ability to find surprising solutions would be a bonus. That, or it's just a clever script device.

Post: #663332
Topic: Star Wars: Episode VII to be directed by J.J. Abrams **NON SPOILER THREAD**
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/663332/action/topic#663332
Time: 5-Oct-2013 4:23 PM

^ At the end you have one heckuva valuable collectible. I wonder what the original star destroyer would bring at auction.

Post: #663226
Topic: Star Wars Prequels 35mm 4K Filmized Editions by Emanswfan (a WIP)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/663226/action/topic#663226
Time: 5-Oct-2013 12:48 AM

^ I really like what that does to the background shots of the city. I've got a soft spot for imperfect images. It reminds me of the second-run theaters and early VCR tapes. These were new adventures for me as a kid.

Post: #662196
Topic: Star Wars: Episode VII to be directed by J.J. Abrams **NON SPOILER THREAD**
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/662196/action/topic#662196
Time: 26-Sep-2013 11:50 PM

The pregnant Saavik was a great idea, though.

Post: #662191
Topic: Star Wars: Episode VII to be directed by J.J. Abrams **NON SPOILER THREAD**
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/662191/action/topic#662191
Time: 26-Sep-2013 11:10 PM

Whatever they had in mind, they should have dropped it when they didn't bring Kirstie back. The whole Saavik-David subplot was very offputting. ST has delved a little too far into the loss of loved ones. TWOK Spock worked because there was a promise of bringing him back. They had already sunk to their nadir, TSFS was about the journey back up. A black-eyed full-blood Vulcan chick with a red-shirt partner could have carried that water. Protomatter could have been an unexpected problem. The subtle art of getting us to care enough but not too much before bumping em off. Too bad "Adventure" couldn't have been menuevered into position. "I...HAVE HAD...ENOUGH...OF YOU!!!" would have had at least as much heft if it was about sheer exasperation without any revenge.

Post: #662008
Topic: All Things Star Trek
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/662008/action/topic#662008
Time: 25-Sep-2013 10:46 PM

Saw STID. Have questions. So Carol Marcus and Kahn are both weapon designers for daddy, they never knew each other in the beforetime? Is that why daddy wanted to blast the guy? :p I love that Kirk had a kickass StarFleet mom. Did she have some special abilities that had her sent out? No flashbacks or walk-ons to help push Kirk forward? The one torpedo that freaked out Scotty, was that the one stuffed with unethical protomatter? :p

Post: #660578
Topic: Religion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/660578/action/topic#660578
Time: 18-Sep-2013 5:01 PM

Awkins has obviously been GREATLY harmed by experiences in his environment. He has dedicated himself to the destruction of all external standards of ethics and morality and decency. Evolutionary Psychology is a license for ANYTHING. Rule by men and not by true Law is horrifying. What's wrong with a standard of old pervs keeping COMPLETELY away from underage and vulnerable kids? Why shouldn't they suffer great penalty if they refuse? I would agree that past and present societies have almost ligitimized it, but why not ADVANCE ourselves and clearly establish NO MORE! The "Liberals" and "Progressives" are bizarro and totally regressed to the most base, cruel, savagery. True cilivilization is a society ruled by strict LAW designed to create a space of decency with security for the children to develope. Israel has a large Arab population that counts as citizens. One could argue that how we got to this state is "unfair", but I would rather be a voting Arab in Isreal than a denizen of Iraq, Syria, Egypt....

Post: #660264
Topic: Star Wars Prequels 35mm 4K Filmized Editions by Emanswfan (a WIP)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/660264/action/topic#660264
Time: 17-Sep-2013 1:22 AM

I like this grain FX. It works with the CGI. The colors seem like early '80s. :)

Post: #659863
Topic: STAR WARS: EP V "REVISITED EDITION"<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659863/action/topic#659863
Time: 14-Sep-2013 6:03 PM

Walking to dinner, Lando says "...a danger, BUT it looms...." Would "...a danger, AND it looms...." work slightly better?

Post: #659753
Topic: ROTJ is the best Star Wars film... discuss!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659753/action/topic#659753
Time: 13-Sep-2013 8:21 PM

AH...uh..."dramedy"? Whatevs. A good measure for "Art" is the impact it has beyond our elite, morally and intellectually superior betters. On one level SW was just a silly revival of the movie serials. On another, it had a power to move and inspire even some among the elite. It's a pity they were just too far above it to provide recognition.

Post: #659716
Topic: ROTJ is the best Star Wars film... discuss!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659716/action/topic#659716
Time: 13-Sep-2013 5:23 PM

YYYYESSSSS!!!!!!!! A kinda meh little comedy with some clever aspects.

Post: #659711
Topic: ROTJ is the best Star Wars film... discuss!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659711/action/topic#659711
Time: 13-Sep-2013 4:46 PM

Wasn't ANNIE HALL chosen over STAR WARS???

Post: #659423
Topic: Random Thoughts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659423/action/topic#659423
Time: 11-Sep-2013 7:03 PM

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Post: #659297
Topic: Info & Ideas: ESB and ROTJ Wishlist
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659297/action/topic#659297
Time: 11-Sep-2013 1:14 AM

It certainly creates an interesting surprise in ROTJ. The rebellion thinks they solve that and suddenly, WOW, there it is being reconstructed. It makes sense that it would fall into the orbit of Yavin.

Post: #659066
Topic: Last movie seen
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/659066/action/topic#659066
Time: 9-Sep-2013 5:36 PM

SIN CITY Bleak and powerful.